Coding experience | Programming by pressing buttons on the robot. The coding command indicator LED's light up with the colour that corresponds to the command button colours. This makes it easy and intuitive to remember and check what has been programmed. | Programming by pressing buttons on the robot. No way to remember and check what has been programmed. | Programming by a remote controller. Must use coding cards to help remember and check what has been programmed. | Programming by pressing buttons on the robot. Must use coding cards to help remember and check what has been programmed. | |
Functions | Voice record: Supports multi-section voice recording This encourages learners self-expression and creativity.
Loops/ repeat: Same loop/repeat principal as used with Scratch.
Sensors: OID optical recognition sensor provides rich and interative content with the included coded maps
Maps: Coded Maps included
Wireless pairing: WiFi & Bluetooth.
App based coding: Using the Matatacode App allows Tale-Bot Pro to comply with the Grade 2 and 3 Algorithms and Coding CAPS curriculum requirements. | Voice record: Yes
Loops/ repeat: No
Sensors: Infrared communication
Maps: Not included
Wireless pairing: Bluetooth on BlueBot
App based coding: The Blue's Bloc App(only for BlueBot) does not meet the full Grade 2 and 3 Algorithms and Coding CAPS curriculum requirements. BeeBot is only suitable for Grade R and 1. | Voice record: No
Loops/ repeat: Yes
Sensors: Infrared detection and light sensors, obstacle detection.
Maps: Not included
Wireless pairing: Infrared
App based coding: Not possible, therefore only suitable for Grade R and 1. | Voice record: No
Loops/ repeat: No
Sensors: None
Maps: Not included
Wireless pairing: None
App based coding: Not possible,
therefore only suitable for Grade R
and 1. | |
Buttons | Silicone material buttons that are easy to press with colours that match the command indicator LED's. | Hard plastic buttons. | Silicone material buttons. | Hard plastic buttons. | |
Debug warnings | With intelligent LED indicator guidance and error correction, teaching and learning efficiency is improved along with instant feedback for debugging. | Debug only by checking the coding cards. Not included | Debug only by checking the coding cards. | Debug only by checking the coding cards. | |
Extensions | Sides have expansion holes for included accessories. This adds drawing abilities and Lego blocks can be integrated for personalisation. | Does not support the use of Lego blocks. Need to purchase additional adapters for drawing, pushing and customisation | Does not support the use of Lego blocks | Does not support the use of Lego blocks | |
Sounds | Diverse, rich and interesting custom sound effects. Can even be used to introduce new languages such as French, Spanish, German, etc | Simple built-in sound effects | Simple built-in sound effects | Simple built-in sound effects | |
Motion | Stepper motor control technology for precision and consistency. | Motion accuracy consistency is not ideal. | Motion accuracy consistency is not ideal. | Motion accuracy consistency is not ideal. | |
Charging | Rechargable Battery via USB. Supports data transfer. | Rechargable Battery via USB. | Not rechargable. Requires a dry battery. | Not rechargable. Requires a dry battery. | |